ACM - Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA)

Zirconium oxide toughened alumina (ZTA) has mechanical strength and wear resistance and can be used as an ideal material between zirconia and alumina. It was established that ZTA ceramic material is stronger and tougher than regular alumina ceramics.  Typically, ZTA contains 10-20% volume of ZrO2 in alumina. Depending on the percentage of content, the properties of the ceramic can be tailored to suit the application in question. Because of the high price of pure zirconia, ZTA with good toughness is a good choice.